African health sciences
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African health sciences · Jun 2014
Current practice about the evaluation of antibody to streptolysin O (ASO) levels by physicians working in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
The diagnosis of post streptococcal diseases is usually confirmed by immunological tests. Only the antistreptolysin O is usually prescribed by physician. This study aimed to describe the current practice of these requests in Antananarivo. ⋯ Our study found that in most of requests, ASO titre levels were not significant.
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African health sciences · Jun 2014
Evaluation of antibacterial, antifungal and modulatory activity of methanol and ethanol extracts of Padina sanctae-crucis.
Multi-resistantmicroorganisms such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida tropicalis e Candida krusei are the main causes of microbial infections. Padina sanctae-crucis is a seaweed often used to check the contamination of ecosystems by materials such as heavy metals, but studies of the antimicrobial activity of the same seaweed were not found. ⋯ The results showed a moderate modulatory effect against some microorganisms studied.
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African health sciences · Jun 2014
Bacillus Spp. isolated from the conjunctiva and their potential antimicrobial activity against other eye pathogens.
In this study, we attempted to screen and investigate antibacterial activity of Bacillus species, which were isolated from conjunctiva, against other eyes pathogens. ⋯ In this study, Bacillus spp isolated from conjunctiva showed antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. Human eye-derived microorganisms and their antimicrobial effects might be a useful source of natural products for the future.
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African health sciences · Jun 2014
Prevalence and correlates of violence against female sex workers in Abuja, Nigeria.
Few studies in Africa provide detailed descriptions of the vulnerabilities of female sex workers (FSWs) to violence. ⋯ Interventions that educate FSWs on their rights and enable them avoid violence are urgently required. Young women need economic and educational empowerments to enable them avoid sex work.